Coronavirus pandemic and colorectal surgery: practical advice based on the Italian experience.

Salomone Di Saverio Francesco Pata Gaetano GalloF CarranoA ScorzaPierpaolo Sileri Neil J Smart Antonino Spinelli Gianluca Pellino

Published in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2020)

Evidence on the management of patients needing surgery for colorectal conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic is currently lacking. Lessons learnt from healthcare professionals that have managed high volumes of surgical patients during the pandemic could be useful to mitigate some risks and reduce exposure to other patients, public and healthcare staff.

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